Sexuality is a normal part of a person’s life, and the expression of it can serve as a form of physical relief, a method to cope with stress, and a way to connect emotionally to another individual. The way in which each of us experiences sexuality differs from one person to another, but only more recently has it been fully realized the extent to which physical and psychological problems can alter or diminish one’s sexual expression. This can significantly negatively impact on associated sexual relationships.
Many medical conditions are commonly recognized for affecting sex, including: diabetes, hormone deficiency, and heart problems. These conditions affect a large percentage of the population and are studied and tested with great fervor. However, there are many more that continue to fly under the radar and (in particular) Epilepsy is one that is greatly misunderstood.
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system that specifically affects the brain. It is characterized by the tendency to suffer seizures, which occur when a strong surge of electrical activity gets sent through the all, or part, of the brain. These electrical bursts temporarily upset the electrical balance of the brain and cause out of sync signals to be sent throughout the body.
Who has Epilepsy?
Epilepsy most often starts in childhood, but can develop at any time throughout a person’s life. It is a neurological disorder that affects both men and women – though men are slightly more likely to develop it. The condition can even occur in animals. One in every 100 North Americans has active epilepsy, and according to the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, “next to migraine headaches, it is the most common neurological disorder there is.”
Symptoms
Symptoms of Epilepsy vary widely from person to person, and its effects on an individual's mind, body and lifestyle can range from insignificant and mild - to extremely serious and debilitating. The disorder is most commonly associated with convulsions, but what many don’t realize (particularly as it relates to dating and sex) is that a number of factors - such as how many cells fire and the area of the brain involved – means that misfired signals can cause any number of symptoms to occur, including:
- Staring (because the brain prevents the person from understanding what they’re seeing).
- An inability to remain standing and/or stumbling.
- Repeated movements such as lip smacking, or jerking movements of the arms and legs.
- An alteration in behavior, consciousness, perception and/or sensation.
Epilepsy and Sex
Given the broad range of symptoms associated with the disorder, it probably comes as no surprise that Epilepsy can make life a lot more complicated, especially when it comes to meeting new people and having sex. Although the majority of people contending with Epilepsy have normal sex lives and don’t suffer from sexual difficulties, the unpredictable nature of the disorder can definitely cause problems for many.
Epilepsy’s effect on sex can be due to symptoms of the condition itself, the drugs used to control the illness, or a psychosomatic response to the possibility of it interfering with sex...
Drugs used to control the disorder
Drug treatments have come a long way in helping those with Epilepsy manage the disorder, but they also come along with some nasty side effects. Finding the right balance of seizure control while minimizing drug side effects is ideal, but it may take years (if ever) to find the optimal match.
Drugs used to treat the disorder (e.g. phenobarbital, carbamazepine, valproic acid, and diphenylhydantoin) can cause any number of the following to occur: partial to extreme fatigue; depressed sexual response & decreased libido;
Erectile Dysfunction among men /
Excessive Dryness problems among women; and difficulty in achieving orgasm.
Epilepsy medications can severely interfere with the
Birth Control Pill (making it ineffective/unreliable). Unfortunately, some family M.D.s do not know this - or discuss this with their patients.
In addition to the heavy burden that seizure medications may impose on a person’s physical and mental well-being, seizures themselves can take a significant toll on a person’s energy levels and state of mind.
The condition itself
Seizures are commonly associated with ‘triggers’ such as flashing or flickering lights, though any number of stimuli can cause them to occur, such as stress, anxiety or tiredness. Despite efforts made to control the condition with medication, there are often times when drugs can only provide partial relief from symptoms. Thus, an epileptic person still has to contend with the possibility that the disorder may interfere with all aspects of their life.
Both men and women with epilepsy sometimes worry that sexual activity may act as a seizure trigger. However, research does not support this belief except in extremely rare cases. But again, Epilepsy is an unpredictable condition, and there may be times when sexual intercourse in stressed situations (with a new partner, for example) can trigger an epileptic state.
Mental/Emotional
People with epilepsy are often concerned as to whether their seizures will become an issue during sex, or worry that the drugs used to the control symptoms may affect their performance. Sufferers may also fear a negative response from their sex partners or, even worse, experience discrimination or rejection.
On the other hand, a person with an epileptic partner could create an opposite problem, by acting over protectively or avoiding certain sexual activities for fear of triggering an episode. This type of behavior can create a lot of frustration within an epileptic person’s mind - and if stressed enough, may create an emotional and physical state that actually leads to seizures.
Though anyone can suffer as result of feeling vulnerable or self-conscious, many people with epilepsy notice that strong feelings and emotions such as these actually affect the frequency and severity of their seizures. Additionally, feelings of fear can lead to low levels of sexual desire, difficulties in becoming sexually aroused, or painful intercourse.
Final Thought
There are many questions still unanswered about the cause and effective treatment of Epilepsy, and given the dozens of variations of the disorder, no one remedy will apply to everyone with the condition. In the meantime, finding effective ways to cope with the disorder’s psychological impact, and engaging with a partner who is patient, will help those dealing with it to discover ways to improve matters both in and out of the bedroom.
No orgasms when i squirt
However, i am a little jealous as i am not experiencing an orgasm when i squirt. I mean, it feels good, but that is it... No earth shattering sensations, not even a little! I do have orgasms when my clitoris is stimulated so i do know i can, but i have never been able to without. I feel like i am missing out on the best part of this happening as all i am getting is wet and nothing else.
Can someone please help me and tell me if there is anything i can do to help bring on a orgasm when i squirt?
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I noticed below a girl mention she squirted and it felt great but wasn't an orgasm. Are there other girls who understand the sensation of both and can elaborate?
Also that the real hard, spraying, high volume squirts tend to come from real light but very rapid clit stimulation using all 4 fingers. Or combine that with some hard finger penetration (like all 4, almost fisting). Even smaller quantities from nipple pinching during foreplay. Im a very lucky guy :D
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About the contracting. Most women contract very hard like that when squirting. Most prefer you to pull out when she is squirting. It just makes it much easier for the muscles to contract as there is nothing getting in the way to stop them from contracting fully. So on your part, you should be anticipating the contractions and be prepared to pull out when she's squirting. Help her out, make it more enjoyable to her. :)
You can also try this to get those high volume squirts instead of the fingers:
Pull your cock out when she is close to squirting and then slap your cock on her clit like you are spanking her clit with your cock. They also tend to like the sensation of her pussy getting "spanked" by a cock when she is worked up. Some women even like a hand spanking her pussy if she is worked up. Be prepared to have this action rejected as not all women like this but a lot do if they are excited enough. You will have to spank fairly quickly. You don't have to spank her hard like it's punishment or anything, just a good quick firm tapping will do! I like the sound it makes anyway LOL but it's even better when the result is a squirt! :P
And for all you guys that haven't tasted squirt yet, give it a try! It's the best nectar on planet earth! YUM!
Now that I have typed all this out, I think I'm going to go take a shower! ;)
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If you really want to try it then get a dildo, a clitoral vibrator, some lube, a towel, and some alone time. The alone time is essential because you need to focus on you and not the other person in the room. Lay down on a comfortable surface with the towel under your butt. Start by gently fucking yourself with the dildo in order to get yourself relaxed inside. If the dildo vibrates then all's the better. Once you are breathing heavy and relaxed then raise your legs up where your vaginal opening is facing up. If you don't like your cervix being bumped then be careful how deep you penetrate. Keep fucking yourself until right before you orgasm. Add the vibrating clit stimulator and continue. When you are on the peak of orgasming, push with your vagina and urethral muscles as hard as you can while continuing with the dildo and vibrator.
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Question Squirting vs pee?
So I want to know really what it was? I don't think I pee'd but it didn't appear to be cum. But I from time to time have had an issue with sneezing and leaking urine when that happens so now I am weirded out.
Any thoughts?
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